Modine Donates Heating Products to ABC TV's ''Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'' for Church and Gymnasium Project in Hurricane Damaged New Orleans

RACINE, Wis.--March 29, 2006--Modine Manufacturing Company , a world leader in developing thermal management solutions for a diversified group of markets including truck, off-highway, automotive, engine, and building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, (HVAC), is proud to announce that it has joined with ABC Television's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" and donated HVAC products to warm a church and gymnasium in Hurricane Katrina damaged New Orleans, LA.

The 120 year old First Emanuel Baptist Church in the central city of New Orleans was damaged in the storm and needed a new roof and general makeover. Two members of Modine's staff joined the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" team to tackle the challenge of updating the existing structure, and give the 1,200 members of the congregation new hope. In addition to the repairs to the church and the gym's roof, the crew also built classrooms and a library in the gym for the children. The episode, which airs on ABC-TV, Thursday, April 6, 2006 at 7 p.m. Central time (CST), is part of four special episodes titled "After the Storm," and one of the largest projects tackled in the three seasons of the network show.

"We are extremely proud to help this congregation in New Orleans to get back on its feet. When Extreme Makeover called and asked for help, we did not hesitate. Our employees around the globe are proud to help those whose lives have been turned upside down by Hurricane Katrina," said Wayne Canfield, Modine's General Manager Commercial HVAC & Refrigeration Division.

Modine donated two Power Vented Blower Unit heaters and all the support equipment, which were installed in the church's gymnasium, and one large Power Vented Blower Unit heater and support equipment, which was installed in a New Orleans Habitat for Humanity warehouse nearby. All the Modine equipment was manufactured at the Buena Vista, Virginia facility.

"When we traveled to New Orleans and Gulfport, I couldn't believe the damage that is still there, six months after the hurricane. It's immediately apparent that there is still great need in this area. We were thrilled to be able to help this congregation have a warm place to go, for kids to have somewhere to play basketball, and for the church to have classrooms in which to teach. It was a life-changing experience to see all the devastation and be able to help in this way," said Hal Sindelar, Modine HVAC Product Manager.

In addition to this donation to Extreme Makeover, Modine's Charitable Foundation along with Modine employees donated $150,000 to Hurricane Katrina relief. "When the show airs and we see our heaters, it will warm the hearts of all 8,200 Modine employees, knowing that in some small way we are helping. We're happy to do it," added Canfield.

About Modine

Founded in 1916, with projected fiscal 2006 revenues from continuing operations of approximately $1.6 billion, Modine specializes in thermal management systems and components, bringing highly engineered heating and cooling technology and solutions to diversified global markets. Modine products are used in light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, HVAC (heating, ventilating, air conditioning) equipment, industrial equipment, refrigeration systems, fuel cells, and electronics. Based in Racine, Wisconsin, the company has more than 8,200 employees at 35 facilities in 15 countries worldwide. Modine has U.S. facilities in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. For information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.

About "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"

Watch "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" regularly scheduled on Sundays 8/7 central on ABC. It features a race against time on a construction project that would ordinarily take at least four months to achieve, involving a team of designers, contractors and several hundred workers who have just seven days to totally rebuild an entire house or church -- every single room, plus the exterior and landscaping.